[I just signed up for my first marathon - any advice?]

Thanks Nono! That book looks great! I am happy to find other runners here! I wish you the best Chickenpatty! It is so exciting isn't it!!!

Ruth

[I just signed up for my first marathon - any advice?]

Hi! Thanks for the encouragement!! I have been running since my last baby was born...a little over a year. My marathon is Myrtle Beach in 22 weeks. I am planning a half on Dec. 11. I am currently running 30-35 miles a week just for fun and realized that a marathon could really be within reason. I have always wanted to. I ran a 10K in August and ran better than I ever did in cross country in high school. That was 5 kids and 20 years ago. Homeschooling and children strengthen your mind which makes for a better runner...I think. Thanks for your help!

[I just signed up for my first marathon - any advice?]

Hi! I know this is not homeschool related...but this is where I turn to for good answers. I am really excited about trying a marathon. Any good books or ideas that you recommend? Thanks!

Ruth

[Have you read this F. River's book (A Voice in the Wind)]

Hi! I am wondering if this book has anything that wouldn't be good for my 14yodd. Thanks!

[Do you know which writing program is like this?]

Hi! I heard about a writing program that starts by teaching sentence writing and then progresses to paragraphs etc. Does this sound familiar? Thanks!

[Spelling help please]

Hi! We have tried everything but....

Our test scores came back bad again! My 8th grader tested way above average in everything else but 4th grade in Spelling. I would like to really help her this year before official high school starts. I am willing to do anything. We have tried learning rules, and most of the programs. Nothing seems to help. Thanks!

Ruth

[Recommendations for a puppy?]

We haven't been successful at training a puppy before but we have a 3 mo old old english sheepdog. She is so smart, loveable, easy to train and calm! we love her!

[I need an outside clothes line. Any recommendations?]

I love my retractable one from lowes. It has lasted for a long time!

[Any opinions on Mirena birth control?]

Hi! I am considering this but I am unsure if it has any abortive quality to it...any other experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Considering Winter Promise Middle Ages...any comments?]

Hi! I am considering Winter Promise Middle ages for my 7th and 8th graders. I'm having a baby this summer and think having it all planned out sounds good this year. Any experiences with this? Thanks!

[Anyone know how we can get discount Sea World tickets?]

Hi! We hope to go to Sea World next week. I was shocked at the current admission price. Any ideas? Thanks!

Ruth

[In the hands of a child - lapbooking - anyone used one of these?]

I have a friend that uses these and thinks they are great. I am considering a vacation from our regular curr. I thought the Dec of Ind. one sounded good. Any reviews?

[Thinking about bowflex treadclimber or a spinner...any advice?]

I am looking a great at home fitness for this winter...any advice?

[Please recommend energizing songs to load on my ipod]

I have a new ipod and I want to add songs to listen to during my workouts. I am new to all this and don't have any ideas! Thanks!

[Please list your movie suggestions for our family]

We recently subscribed to Netflix so I want to fill up with good movies. Our first was the John Adams series and it is so good! Thanks!

Ruth

[The teaching company DVDs (history)]

HI! I haven't heard anything about these history courses but they sound awesome. Any experience?

[The teaching company - Early Am. History DVDs - reviews please.]

Hi! The new teaching company DVDs make this sound great. Does anyone have any experience with this? Linwood Thompson teaches the classes. TIA

[What do ya'll think of phonicstutor CD-Rom?]

Thanks!

[What dog breed should I get to run with?]

I would like a dog to go with me on runs to deter other dogs and people. I would also like one that would hang around the kids and watch after them when they go to the barn... any suggestions?

[We need help with shyness & insecurities]

Hi! One of my girls (10 years old) has a very timid nature. She excels with her book learning and is extremely kind and caring. She has a weekness with communication. Even among her own family she is not very verbally expressive. At a young age (3) she had speach therapy because she had a very hard time learning to make several sounds. She has also been my most shy child from infancy. Her older sister (12) is very verbal and dominates many conversations within and without the family so dd10 doesn't often need to initiate conversations. DD10 is shy and seems to have many insecurities about appearance and making friends. I think these "fears" are very unrealistic because she is sweet and beautiful. What can I do to strengthen her self confidence and help her communicate?

[Best typing program for 8 and 9 yr olds?]

We love typing instructor deluxe!

[I'm looking for a computerized spelling program]

Any ideas?

[Remembering God's Awsome Acts ??]

I am considering using this over the summer. Any thoughts?

[Latin for children DVDs ???]

Hi! What are these DVDs like? Can a student be self taught (6th grade) with these DVDs?

[Looking for good encouraging CDs to listen to when I walk...]

Hi! I submitted this topic a couple of weeks ago. Life got hectic and I couldn't find my original thread. Please forgive the repost. I enjoy listening to good speakers when I walk. What is great??